wac
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Women's Army Corps: A former branch of the United States Army, organized during World War II, composed entirely of women. It was disbanded as a separate corps in 1978 when women were integrated into the regular army.
- A member of the Women's Army Corps: An individual who served in this corps.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (Referring to the organization):
- My grandmother served in the WAC during the war.
- The WAC was established to fill non-combat roles, freeing up men for frontline duty.
- Proper noun (Referring to a member):
- She was a proud WAC.
- Several WACs were awarded medals for their service.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The term is primarily used in historical discussions about World War II and the mid-20th century U.S. military.
- The contributions of the WAC were vital to the Allied war effort.
Variants and Related Words
- WAC (initialism): The standard written and spoken form of the word.
- Women's Army Corps (full name): The official, unabbreviated name of the organization.
Synonyms
- Servicewoman: A general term for a woman serving in the armed forces.
- Female soldier: A descriptive term, though not a direct synonym as "WAC" refers specifically to the historical corps.
Notes
- Capitalization: The term is always capitalized as it is a proper noun (an acronym for a specific organization).
- Historical Term: "WAC" is not used to refer to women in the contemporary U.S. Army, as the separate corps no longer exists.
Noun
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an army corps that was organized in World War II but is no longer a separate branch of the United States Army
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a member of the Women's Army Corps
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